John Grother
John Grother
Race Number: 42
Nickname: Johnny G
Occupation: Underground Mining
Age: 29
Chassis: Kosmic
Engine: TM
Engine Builder: my father Neil Grother
Sponsors: TRACKSA – GJ KARTS – Growler Race Engines
Hometown: Tannum Sands Queensland
Karting debut (when and where): Gladstone 1993
How did you go in your first ever race: second
Why you started racing: because it is a fun safe family sport.
First motorsport memory as a child: My very first race on dirt at Gladstone 1993
Dream job as a child: Formula 1 Driver.
Best driver you’ve ever seen in a kart: Mark Winterbottom
Highlight of your career: 2001 Australian Champion – Qualifying pole at Surfers Paradise in an Aussie Racing Car.
Who is your motorsport idol: currently, Mark Webber
Most embarrassing moment of your career: once spinning out after the finishing line after winning….
Best Advice ever received: to finish first – first you must finish.
Favourite kart track: Raleigh Raceway
Favourite TV show: Top Gear
If you were a cartoon character who would you be: Bugs Bunny “because I’m tall and thin”
What is the best meal that you can cook: Salmon
Favourite sport away from motorsport: watersports
Worst habit: Being too relaxed
What did you think of the 2010 CIK Stars of Karting Series:
A great concept and building momentum to be the best thing for Australian Karting. 2010 was a learning year and hopefully 2011 will be a polished series getting maximum exposure for everyone involved.
What are you looking forward to most in the 2011 CIK Stars of Karting Series:
Strong competition and the most professional drivers and teams in Australian Karting. Learing the “Pro Gearbox” class will be a personal challenge for myself but enjoy a challenge and hopefully by the end of the series I may be competitive.
Career Achievements:
2010 – Tracksa Team Driver, 2 State Championships, Top Ten Drivers Driver @ CIK, Australasian TAG 4hr Enduro Winner,
2009 – 2 State Championship wins in CIK Pro Light KF1, Supercheap Auto Series Winner
2008 – Team Australia Driver for Remo Racing finishing 5th in Spain at the IAME International
2007 – Qld Leopard Series Winner.
